Natwest Group PLC (NWG)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
NWG
Natwest Group PLC
$15.59
-2.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $61.12B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$83.96
-0.42%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $250.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 389% more annual revenue ($83.11B vs $16.99B). NWG leads profitability with a 36.9% profit margin vs 27.6%. NWG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.25. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
NWG
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
WFC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.1%
Large-cap with strong market position
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 34.2%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 6.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 2.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
0.4% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NWG
The strongest argument for NWG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.9% and operating margin at 52.1%. PEG of 1.25 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.6% and operating margin at 34.2%. PEG of 1.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NWG
The primary concerns for NWG are Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 1.84 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WFC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
NWG is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 27.6% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Natwest Group PLC
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
NatWest Group plc, provides banking and financial products and services to personal, commercial, corporate and institutional clients. The company is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Wells Fargo & Company is an American multinational financial services company with corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California, operational headquarters in Manhattan, and managerial offices throughout the United States and overseas.
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